Windows 10: How do I transfer a windows key to another Microsoft account?

Discus and support How do I transfer a windows key to another Microsoft account? in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; Hello!I had windows 10 already activated on a prebuilt computer. After upgrading my pc, I used all of my old/leftover parts to build my sister one. She... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by Miaff, Mar 24, 2025.

  1. Miaff Win User

    How do I transfer a windows key to another Microsoft account?


    Hello!I had windows 10 already activated on a prebuilt computer. After upgrading my pc, I used all of my old/leftover parts to build my sister one. She now has windows activated on her pc, I am assuming it was linked to the motherboard. It says it is an OEM license, but under the activation tab in settings, it says “windows is activated with a digital license linked to your Microsoft account.” When I went to buy a new license for my new pc, it says I have one already activated for her pc. How do I transfer the license to her Microsoft account so I can buy my own product key?&nbs

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    Miaff, Mar 24, 2025
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  2. Installing Windows 10 using Windows 7 key

    Nope, you need to install Windows 10 first and make sure the Windows 7 key is transferred to your Windows account after you've installed Windows 10 (not quite sure how that works). I missed the last step and I could not activate Windows 10 after a re-install... Microsoft seem to have done everything they can to make it a PITA. Also, it's technically too late to do this now anyhow, as the upgrade offer has expired. But KMSPico works quite well...

    As for getting rid of Windows, delete the Windows folder.
     
    TheLostSwede, Mar 24, 2025
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  3. Kari Win User
    Multiple questions about installing - transfer accounts etc.

    According to you, the accounts were Windows built-in admin, a local admin and standard user. None of them needs to be moved.

    The built-in admin account, as the name says, will be there when you boot the laptop first time. It is disabled by default, you just need to enable it. For two other accounts, simply create same accounts on laptop.


    Attach the HDD to laptop using an external USB enclosure, copy contents of data folders to respective folders on laptop.


    You mentioned that the desktop accounts were / are local accounts, not Microsoft accounts. See the options to get Pro here:
    If you can still access Windows on desktop, boot it up, make it a Microsoft account and link license to that MS account. Tutorials:
    When done, see this tutorial. It will show step by step what do on the laptop to transfer desktop license to it: Use Activation Troubleshooter in Windows 10

    This article is the best I have seen about when a license transfer is possible, and when not:
     
  4. Vesao Win User

    How do I transfer a windows key to another Microsoft account?

    Remove account

    I suggest you backup your personalized files first before removing the account.
    To delete an account, follow these steps:
    1. Press WIN + X keys and click Command Prompt (Admin) from the menu.
    2. Type the following command and press Enter. Replace test with the name of your sister's account. Code:
     
    Vesao, Mar 24, 2025
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